Fifth Third bank on Del Prado robbed

January 12, 2018

A man armed with a handgun held up the Fifth Third Bank at 2724 Del Prado Boulevard S. shortly before noon morning.

There were no injuries.

Police responded to the 11:30 a.m. alarm call with Cape Coral Police Department patrol, K9, and detectives on scene, the CCPD said in a noon release.

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Surveillance camera photo released by the CCPD.

The suspect is described as white male between 50-60 years old with a goatee. He was wearing an artifcial face covering that covered his entire head except for his facial area, a grey polo shirt, tan fishing hat and dark grey or blue jeans.

The man left the business and was last seen northbound on foot.

St. Andrews School has been placed on lockdown as a precaution only, the release states.

Anyone with any information on the identity of the suspect, is asked to contact the Cape Coral Police Department at 239-574-3223. You can also submit an anonymous tip. Go to www.capecops.com/tips or text a tip- text CCPD+"Your Message" to CRIMES (274637). Finally, you can call Crimestoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS.

Source: CCPD

Editor's note: This story has been updated with additional information provided at 5 p.m.